Member Story Questions:

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Flowers for Born in Russia born. Lydia and Ed Berschauer. Brent Mai looking on at 1983 convention.

Full Family Name:

Maternal Ancestral Village:

Paternal Ancestral Village:

Family Names I’m Researching:

Where were you born and raised?

If retired, what was your profession? If currently working, what is your job?

How long have you been an AHSGR member? Are you a chapter member? If so, which chapter(s)?

What roles have you served in AHSGR or your local chapter?

What sparked your interest in researching your heritage or family tree?

Can you tell us about your parents? How did they meet, and what were their names?

What do you know about your grandparents and great-grandparents? How far back does your family tree go?

Can you tell us about your parents? How did they meet, and what were their names?

What do you know about your grandparents and great-grandparents? How far back does your family tree go?

Who in your family left Russia for this country, and why did they leave?

What stories have you heard about life in Russia from your ancestors?

What is your favorite discovery about your ancestors?

Have you traveled to trace your ancestry or learn about Germans from Russia? Where did you go?

What is your favorite book about Germans from Russia? Which book has inspired you the most?

What research goals are you still hoping to achieve?

How has AHSGR helped you in your journey, and how have you contributed to AHSGR?

Which of your contributions to AHSGR are you most proud of?

If you'd like to connect with others researching the same villages or family lines, please feel free to share your website or email address.

If you grant us permission, we will add your story to the member directory at ahsgr.org.

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